Industrial Authority to purchase 106 acre tract Gene Marrano September 19, 2016 1 minute read The first tangible project for the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Authority – a coalition of 6 local governments – was announced this morning. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Peace Week Roanoke is underwayNext: 4 sentenced to life for slaying of reserve police officer Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026